Whitesburg, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Whitesburg is a community in Letcher County, Kentucky, home to about 1,761 people spread across 3.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,274 a year, and a typical home is worth about $111,700. About 28.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Whitesburg ranks number 185 of 552 in population, number 464 in median household income, number 367 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Whitesburg typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 17 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mayking, KY | 3.0 mi. | 503 |
| 2. | Millstone, KY | 5.1 mi. | 317 |
| 3. | Payne Gap, KY | 8.6 mi. | 440 |
| 4. | Fleming-Neon, KY | 8.7 mi. | 567 |
| 5. | Blackey, KY | 9.1 mi. | 141 |
| 6. | Jenkins, KY | 10.3 mi. | 1,406 |
| 7. | McRoberts, KY | 11.1 mi. | 556 |
| 8. | Lynch, KY | 11.7 mi. | 709 |
What is the population of Whitesburg, Kentucky?
Whitesburg has a population of about 1,761 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Whitesburg, Kentucky in?
Whitesburg is located in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Whitesburg, Kentucky?
The median home value in Whitesburg is about $111,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Whitesburg, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Whitesburg is about $24,274 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Whitesburg, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Letcher County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Whitesburg, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 17 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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